Information: The Rockford Dance Company celebrates its 40th season with guest star alumnus, April Daly, principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, as Sugar Plum. In “The Nutcracker,” Clara takes an enchanted journey filled with the beloved melodies and dance that have captivated audiences for more than a century.

Contact: 815-965-0049; rockforddancecompany.com; rockfordsymphony.com

View holiday lights

What: Festival of Lights

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Dec. 13-15, and then from 5 to 10 p.m. every day from Dec. 20-31.

Where: Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St., Rockford

Cost: Free, but donations accepted

Information: View lighted displays as you drive through Sinnissippi Park.

Information: Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. This performance is rated G.

Contact: 815-921-2160; rockvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/

Go on a Christmas walk

What: Rockton Christmas Walk

When: 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Most events held in downtown Rockton

Cost: Free admission

Information: Highlights include a Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Rockton and the Candy Cane Craft Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Rockton Centre, 302 W. Main St. The Stateline’s Got Talent show will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., Rockton.